Senior Financial Analyst

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Finance department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst.

 

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE

 

The position will include the following functions:

• Tracks and monitors variances to plans.
• Interprets detailed cost accounting information and exercises discretion and creativity on assignments of a varied, diverse and challenging nature. 
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset system
• Assists in solving problems in areas where no precedent exists.

 

POSITION DEMANDS

 

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field is required.  Professional designation or MBA preferred.  Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or financial environment.  Previous analytical or reporting financial role in a public company is preferred.  Previous financial role for a government contractor, a plus.  Ability to effectively take on leadership roles in various functions is required.  Microsoft Excel expertise is required.  Deltek CostPoint experience, a plus.  Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and interpersonal skills.  Strong initiative and ability to manage competing priorities; willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

 

Carrying

 

Lifting

 

Walking

 

Climbing

 

Pulling

 

Must be able to go on vessels

 

Crawling

 

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements:

 

Crouching

X

Standing

 

 

X

Hearing

 

Stooping

 

Other:

 

Kneeling

X

Talking

 

 

 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.  The noise level is this environment is usually moderate

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

 

Reports to the Director of Financial Reporting.  Interfaces with senior leadership and department heads.  Maintains regular communication with Finance personnel and other company personnel as necessary.  Periodic interface with external auditors will be required.   

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports to parent company.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly actuals versus plan management reports.
• Investigate, analyze, interpret, and communicate forecasted variances to management.
• Provide quarterly updates of current year financial forecasts to be reported for consolidation and public interests.
• Support SOX compliance efforts to include controls set-up, monitoring, and section 404 testing requirements.
• Support corporate tax, insurance and risk management requirements, as needed
• Assist with complex analytical trouble-shooting and problem resolution
• Assist in capital budgeting process; provide fixed asset projections and variance analysis between budgets to actuals.
• Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models, as needed

ACCOUNTABILITY

 

• Maintains the fixed asset system, SAGE FAS, coordinates periodic inventory, and books all related entries such as initial capitalization, depreciation, sales and disposals of assets.

 

 

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE

 

Laptop, Adobe Acrobat Standard, Microsoft office 2003/2007, Costpoint, FAS, Laserfiche Client, Earl reporting, Expense Reporting, Mileage Tracker, Worktech Time

 

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.  A credit check will be required for this position.